2014 (FRESHMAN): Appeared in 24 games including 13 starts behind the plate for the Islanders … Had five hits during his debut season … Drew three walks on the season ... First collegiate hit came against Brigham Young (3/20).

HIGH SCHOOL: Played for Georgetown High School for Adam Foster ... helped lead his team to a 30-6-1 record during his junior year ... hit .325 for the Eagles on the way to their third straight bi-district championship ... was first team all-district and academic all-district his senior season.

PERSONAL: Born Lukas Hermanson on Oct. 3 in Chicago ... parents are Brad and Donna Hermanson ... has one brother, Jake ... major is business.